Re: [Paddlewise] rear entry dry suits

Bob,

I call my Palm Sidewinder drysuit my solo paddling prevention suit. That's not entirely accurate though. It can be gotten into and out of just fine but you will need a short leash on the? zipper. Or, you may just carry a leash in the pocket with a small clip and attach it to the zipper puller and to something the height of the zipper, like a rack on your car, for example. It isn't as convenient as the front entry style, but it works and you can get in and out by yourself. 

Cheers,

Rob G


-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Carter <revkayak_at_aptalaska.net>
To: paddlewise <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 1:46 pm
Subject: [Paddlewise] rear entry dry suits



It is time to replace my old dry suit. I am in the research mode at the moment
and I am checking out Palm dry suits. My question how easy is it for a solo
kayaker to put on a rear entry dry suit without dislocating a shoulder or
pulling a muscle? Seriuosly if managing the zipper is impossible for a solo
kayaker then this is the last dry suit I should consider buying.

Bob
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